Red Mansion: Bastards rule the roost

Chapter 241 Who sacrificed 1
  Rongguo Mansion, Rongqing Hall

Jia Lian and others went back and forth in vain, and it took them more than half a month to get back to Shenjing.

Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Rong and others came after hearing the news, all expecting to hear good news. However, one look at Jia Lian's face, which looked like he was mourning for his heir, and they knew something was wrong.

"Greetings to the old lady, masters and ladies, and greetings to Aunt Xue." Jia Lian knelt down and kowtowed.

"It's good to be back safely. Is that evildoer in my family back?" Aunt Xue said.

"Going back to my aunt, Brother Pan came back with me and is now home." Jia Lian said.

Aunt Xue smiled and said, "Old lady, I'll excuse you now. Go back and check on that careless bastard of mine." She knew that what Jia Lian was talking about below belonged to the Jia family's secrets, and it was inconvenient for her to listen, so she left for an excuse.

Mother Jia nodded with a smile and said, "My concubine, remember to come over and talk when you have some free time."

Aunt Xue agreed and went.

Jia Mu just waved her hand and dismissed the servants first, leaving only Yuanyang and a few confidants and women.

"Lian'er, did you see Mr. Yang and Brother Cong here? Was it a smooth journey?" Jia Mu said.

Jia Lian knelt down with a bitter look on his face, "To reply to the old lady, my grandson is incompetent and his hard work is in vain. This is a letter from Mr. Yang and Brother Cong. Please take a look at the old lady." He explained the whole story in detail and presented it again. A gift from Shang Jia Cong.

Jia She couldn't bear it any longer and shouted angrily: "This traitor, this traitor! He doesn't even listen to the old lady's words. Why is he still here? Beat him to death, beat him to death!"

Jia Zheng hurriedly spoke to comfort him, "Listen first to what is said in the letter."

Jia Lian glanced at Jia She secretly. Now that the third brother has a powerful soldier, how can you kill him? You are so capable, why don't you go by yourself?

Jia Mu frowned and took the letter. Yuanyang hurriedly put on her reading glasses.

Jia Mu first read Yang Xiong's letter. The meaning was the same as what Jia Lian said. The wording was very polite and respectful, and it only took two sentences to go back and forth.

First, this is a family matter in Tan Mansion, and it is not convenient for outsiders to interfere; second, since the old lady has a life, she has no choice but to take care of it in order to fulfill the responsibilities of the family.

Jia Mu shook her head and sighed. She used her favor in vain, but it had no effect. Yang Xiong, a bastard, had also learned to be cunning.

He opened Jia Cong's letter again and it read:

Old lady Yi Jian:
  The second brother came from afar and was ordered to deliver a message. He was respectful and informed. He benefited from his teachings as if he were sitting in the spring breeze.

Cong Wen heard that the old lady was very perceptive, and her eyes were like torches. She was able to illuminate Xiaoxiao's blindness, and then killed her instantly. She refuted the nonsense and established it. Cong admired him sincerely and believed that having an old man in his family was like having a treasure.

Today there are four sentiments:
  First, when Cong was in Baishui Village, he saw that Baishui Fort became Wujiabao and Rongguo Mansion became Wu Mansion. Everyone in the Wu family was harming the village, robbing people of their lives, robbing civilian girls, and doing all kinds of evil. If he didn't massacre them, how could Cong have the dignity to carry his great master's spear?

The second reason is not that Cong is greedy for the future of the farm, but because Liaodong is remote and difficult to control remotely, it will inevitably become a problem in the long run and become Wushi again. White water and black mountain are the same. If it is entrusted to the hands of a traitor and slaves, instead of being under the jurisdiction of Cong, there is no risk of greed and despicableness.

Third, the new law is a major political issue in the world, and it is very difficult to implement it. We, our generation, have received military honors and have been favored by the emperor in this life. We should set an example by ourselves and serve the imperial court. Then the act of loyalty and filial piety will be in the heart of the emperor. To disappoint the emperor because of money and food, isn't it because of a small loss but a big loss?

Fourthly, if you are successful in the farm, you will be able to offer it to the two mansions on time. Compared with when Wushi was there, there will be no less. This Cong is dedicated to planning for the family.

The book is full of words, it is a bit vulgar, I hope the old lady can learn from it.

I also bought a ginseng plant, and I hope the old lady will live longer and the pines and cranes will stay green.

Sun Cong kowtowed a hundred times
  The seventh year of Xifeng, year, month and day
  After Jia Mu read the letter, she held the letter and pondered for a long time. Although she dismissed Jia Cong's nonsense excuses, she knew very well that having soldiers is a grass-headed king.

Since Jia Cong gave him a step, he might as well come down first, and wait until the evil man returns to Beijing after his term of office is over, and then take back the farm.

Because he handed the letter to everyone for circulation, he said with a smile: "Brother Cong is quite successful and what he said is quite reasonable. I think that's all. He is not afraid of trouble and is willing to manage the farm, so let him do it." We just need to ask him about his future prospects at the end of the year."

Jia Zheng was most worried about the unrest at home and the internal strife in his family. He just wanted to live a comfortable life. Hearing this, he smiled and said, "It's the old lady who has seen thousands of miles. Brother Cong has really become a lot more sensible after receiving some teachings from the old lady. Not only does he know how to When your family shares your worries, you know how to share your worries for your king. If your ancestors knew this, you should also smile."

Jia She had a gloomy face and said nothing. The letter in his hand was almost boiling, and his heart felt like he was going to cut Jia Cong into pieces, this traitor!

Jia Mu seemed to have disappeared and said with a smile: "Look what kind of ginseng he gave me?"

Yuanyang hurriedly opened a flat box, and inside was a top-quality old wild ginseng fixed with a red string. It was a foot and a half long, plump and thick, with lush roots and full limbs. It was at least two hundred years old.

"Good ginseng, good ginseng." Everyone couldn't help but praise.

Jia Mu also nodded with satisfaction and said, "Brother Cong, this stingy man, is finally generous for once."

Seeing that the matter was over, Wang Xifeng smiled and said: "Brother Cong is Sun Houhou. Now that he has obtained the "written scripture" from the old lady, how dare he not be filial to others?
  To say that this monkey-headed man is generous is only because the old lady got bribed by him. We sisters will not admit it. "

Jia Mu laughed, pointed at Sister Feng and said, "Feng Lazi is in trouble again. Instead of supporting my brothers, you, my sister-in-law, blackmailed my sisters and even talked to me. It's so unreasonable that I should be beaten." .”

Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Xing were busy laughing and echoing. Only Jia Rong felt bitter in his heart, forced a smile, and said yes. Jia Cong took over his farm, but the old lady spoke up. He couldn't help it, because he had a low title and seniority.

Facing Jia Mu, the first-class Rongguo lady from her great-grandfather's generation, she didn't even have the confidence to argue. Now she just hoped that Jia Cong wouldn't be too evil-minded and would at least give him soup after eating meat.

"That's it, you go down, we ladies can talk freely." Jia Mu waved her hand.

Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Lian, Jia Rong and their two wives hurriedly bowed and left.

Immediately, Li Wan led the sisters out of the back hall, and the hall was filled with joy and joy.

Sister Feng joked: "Sisters, if you ask me, you should ask one or two sisters who can write and can control Brother Cong to write a letter and scold him.

Now that he has become a general, he is still so fussy and only gives things to the old lady without thinking about us. "After saying that, he glanced at Xue Lin.

Everyone laughed, looked at Baochai and Daiyu, and said, "That's it, let Sister Bao and Li Yatou write."

The two of them suddenly blushed, and Baochai spat: "Girl Feng is used to judging others according to her own feelings, who said Brother Cong only gave gifts to the old lady?
  Just now, the girl came to report. The gifts that Brother Cong asked Brother Lian and my brother to bring back have been counted. Each gift has been signed and pasted. Everyone in each room has one. Is it rare for someone with a poor family like you? "After saying that, he ordered the girl to bring the gift.

"Oh, I finally got some money back. Bring it to me and see what Brother Cong has given me." Sister Feng said with an exaggerated smile.

Everyone laughed and discussed in low voices with anticipation.

Only Baoyu is a little unhappy. Brother Cong is now more and more able to please his sisters. Sister Bao and Sister Lin are no longer naughty to him.

Not long after, the girls came in carrying many packages and boxes. Li Wan looked at the lot on it and distributed it to everyone.

Xiangyun couldn't wait to open the package. Inside was a snow-white hooded cloak. It was fluttered like white clouds and mist. It floated softly and contained a heavy weight. It was delicate and smooth, warm to the touch, without any trace of color. It was truly a top-quality piece. cloak.

Xiangyun smiled and put it on his body and took two steps in the hall. He liked it very much.

Everyone knows the goods, and they all praise it.

Wang Xifeng held up a corner and said with a smile: "What kind of hair is this made of? It's pretty good."

Jia Mu said with a smile: "I often say that you have never seen the world, but you still don't give up. Now you don't even recognize a piece of information. If you tell me, it will make people laugh."

Baochai looked at it and knew it well, but smiled and said: "Not only Sister Feng, but I also don't recognize it. I also asked the old lady to explain it to us to open our eyes."

Jia Mu waved Xiang Yun over, touched her cloak and nodded, "This material is much more expensive than the orangutan felt, feather gauze satin, ermine skin and the like that you usually wear.

This is made of the thickest and softest down under the belly of a white swan. Swans often live in deep mountains and swamps, in inaccessible places. They are extremely rare to see and even harder to catch. Just this big cloak is hard to find.

You also said that Brother Cong is stingy and should be slapped. "The last sentence was said to Wang Xifeng.

Everyone laughed.

Wang Xifeng patted her cheek symbolically, and said with an air of grievance: "I have long heard that the old lady is partial, but now that my grandson is well, he has thrown his grandson's wife into the distance. My life is really miserable."

Jia Mu laughed and said, "Tear her mouth off quickly to see if she is still evil."

Tanchun opened his package and found that it was also a large cloak, white with dust inside, and it felt as delicate and smooth as a cloud, something he had never seen before.

Jia Mu took it over and said, "This is similar to Yun'er's. It is made from the down of Hongyan's belly, so it is slightly gray, and it is also priceless."

Yingchun, Xichun, Li Wan, etc. each had a large cloak. They were either made of swan or gray goose down material, and they even got one of Baoyu.

Xue Baochai saw that there was Jia Huan inside, so he hurriedly ordered the girl to look for him.

After a while, Jia Huan came after hearing the news. He also got a cloak. It was different from everyone else, but it was the tiger skin that Jia Cong got from hunting last time. It was very powerful.

"I knew that Third Brother was the best to me." Jia Huan put the tiger skin cloak on his body and walked around proudly, waving his arms from time to time, spreading the cloak like a tiger becoming a spirit.

Everyone shook their heads and smiled.

Jia Mu looked at the crowd and said suspiciously: "I heard your grandfather say in the early years that although Liaodong is rich in swans, geese and other birds, these big birds are extremely alert, their resting places are inaccessible, and they fly high and fast. Therefore it is extremely difficult to capture.

Only Haidongqing, a raptor domesticated by the Jurchens, can hunt in the air. Brother Cong brought out so many things at once. Could it be that he had destroyed the Jurchens' lair in one fell swoop? "

When everyone was puzzled, Jia Huan burst into laughter.

"Huan'er, why are you laughing? Do you know?" Wang Xifeng asked.

Jia Huan raised his chin and said, "Of course I know."

(End of this chapter)